Sheep-Harney Elementary Pre-K

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: SHEEP-HARNEY ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 70000195 Consultant: MARJORIE WHITE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/22/2026 Number Present: 98 Completed Date: 4/22/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 405 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced * The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit and check in with your progress towards completing your rated license assessment based on your plan developed at your Annual Compliance visit on November 12, 2025. NCPre-K and Developmental Day requirements were monitored at the Annual Compliance visit. Jennifer Bradshaw-Garrett, Child Care Consultant, accompanied me on today’s visit. D. Morris-White, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued July 23, 2023, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios minus one) and 1 quality point for 75% of lead teachers have a BA/BS or higher in ECE/CD. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum (Creative Curriculum) as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted November 12, 2025. The sanitation inspection was completed October 21, 2025, with a “Superior” classification after a “Provisional” classification on October 14, 2025. The last fire inspection was conducted August 29, 2025, with a “Satisfactory” rating and your facility was approved for daytime care only. Sanitation and fire inspections are required at least annually by the end of the month of the previous inspection. Send fire inspections to me within seven (7) days of the inspection. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-four percent as of April 16, 2026. This facility is owned by Elizabeth City Pasquotank Public Schools. License and contact information were current. Contact me to request any changes to your license or contact information. I monitored the classrooms and spaces used for child care and outdoor play areas for applicable child care center requirements using the Child Care Center Requirements, effective 7/1/2025 and Item Numbers Listing, effective 4/2025. I monitored one staff record and all program records. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today; all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. Posted lesson plans reflected an Earth Day theme. Children walked to the cafeteria for lunch. Later they rested on linen-covered cots. Lunch was observed and consisted of fish, hush puppies, carrots, fruit cup, and milk. I observed and documented the following violations during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In Space H4, Walgreens Allergy Relief was stored out of reach of children but was not locked. In Space H11, Benadryl was stored out of reach of children but was not locked. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In Space H7, an Epi pen expired on January 1, 2026. In Space H7, the permission form for Valtoco was dated September 11, 2025 – March 11, 2026 and was expired .0803(12) * Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before May 6, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Marjorie White, Child Care Consultant PO Box 116 Aydlett, NC 27916 Email – marjorie.white@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE which serves as your signature, mmwhite@ecpps.k12.nc.us and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance With Documented Violations: #841: Storage of Medication - Improper storge of medications results in millions of accidental poisonings in children annually. In Space H4, a bottle of Walgreens Allergy Relief was stored out of reach of children but was not locked. In H11, a bottle of Benadryl was stored out of reach of children but was not locked. Neither of these medications are considered to be “emergency” medications. You stated that you were not aware that this type of medication had to be locked. OTC and prescription medications must be locked. Emergency medications such as inhalers, Epi-pens, glucagon and diazepam are not required to be maintained in locked storage but must be stored out of reach. They need to be inaccessible to children but easily accessible to staff. The teachers immediately corrected the violation and locked the antihistamines. You are going to purchase a locked bag so that they can continue to maintain both types of medications in the Ready to Go bags. #849: Expired Medication/Medication Permission Forms – Administering expired medication or not having current authorization to administer medication, could create medical or liability issues if there are changes to the child’s medication, dosage, or instructions for administration. In Space H7, an Epi pen expired on January 1, 2026. In Space H7, the permission form for Valtoco was dated September 11, 2025 – March 11, 2026, and was expired. Neither medication was returned to the parent. You stated that the staff were in the process of reviewing their medication bags and having parents reauthorize medication for the remainder of the school year. Return medications to the parent within 72 hours unless the medication is still needed and the permission form needs to be updated. Check medication boxes or cabinets monthly to review medications and medication permission forms. For your compliance letter, state the date when the medications are either returned to the parent or the medication forms are updated. Resources: As a licensed child care facility, it is your responsibility to be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and to teach your staff the rules to ensure your center remains in compliance. The following resources are available to you: 1. DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov – current laws and rules regarding child care facilities in North Carolina, “What’s New” tab, Items Number Listing which you can use as a checklist for your program. 2. Raise NC Newsletter – weekly newsletter emailed to facility email including relevant information from the Division, training opportunities, grants, and more. You can sign up to receive Raise NC on the What’s New tab. 3. NC Health & Safety Resource Center publishes a quarterly newsletter which provides topical information on a variety of health and safety topics. If you are not receiving these emails and newsletters, then please go to https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/resources/nc-child-care-health-and-safety-e-news/ and click on ‘Newsletter Signup’ to join their mailing list. The Spring 2026 edition, “Extending a Helping Hand - Partnerships!” highlighting the role of partnerships in creating inclusive classrooms and services. 4. Your local Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies and Child Care Health Consultants. *Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families (AACF) and Region 1 Child Care Resource and Referral: Phone – (252) 333-1233; website - www.aacfnc.org . *Child Care Health Consultant – C. Smith - (252) 340-0212 or cindy@aacfnc.org *The North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP), www.ncrlap.org , has resources to help you and your staff prepare for the third editions of the Environment Rating Scales (ECERS-3 and ITERS-3). Visit the website for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, self-assessments and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. At this time the SACERS-U will continue to be the program assessment tool for school-age programs and classrooms. Reminders: Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website reflects the following information about your center’s required three-year water testing and one-time lead paint testing, and asbestos testing: Three-year Water Testing – completed August 15, 2025; lead detected >10ppm in right water fountain outside H15; mitigation required Lead Paint Testing –enrollment started; survey review by RTI pending Asbestos Testing –enrollment started; survey review by RTI pending *Maintain any paperwork received by mail or email in your Program Records file. *Because program is part of a larger DPI school, water testing for the school may count as testing for the licensed Pre-K; however, the Pre-K program should enroll separately for the lead paint testing and asbestos testing to take advantage of the 100% reimbursement for mitigation if lead paint or asbestos is found. *For more information check out the FAQ page at https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. Go to the Contact Us tab if you need assistance or have questions. ABCMS Portal - The following staff need to be connected to the center license number and hired to the roster: M. Rhodes, T. Nixon, D. Jones. Staff Worksheets – Review your staff worksheet for staff needing Criminal Background Checks. *Health and Safety Training and Five (5) Year Cycle Tracking Requirements – Review Row 17 on Staff Worksheet for initial and five-year H&S Training renewal dates. New staff need to complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment and CPR/First Aid within three months of hire and the rest of the training modules within twelve months. *On-going Training Hours – Review Row 18 (# hours to carry over) on the Staff Worksheets to determine how many on-going training hours returning staff will need by November 12, 2026 (anniversary of last Annual Compliance visit). Staff Education and Works – See bottom of Staff Worksheet to see who needs to register for Works, complete their Works registration or submit new education documentation to Works. Upload DPI Teacher and/or Teacher Assistant Education Forms and copies of original, official transcripts. Current DPI Education Forms can be located on DCDEE website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Go to Services Tab. Scroll down to Workforce Education Unit link. Scroll down to locate appropriate DPI Education form for position. Use the instructions for DCDEE Works Registration I and II or DCDEE Works Account Update Instructions found in the blue DCDEE Works Resources box on the DCDEE Works webpage to assist you with this process. A current, active NCID is required to register for or update a Works account. NCPre-K Teacher Assistant Education - All teacher assistants shall have a high school diploma or its equivalent and a CDA or AAS-ECE. If they do not have a CDA or AAS-ECE, they must work towards earning their AAS-ECE by completing at least two classes (6 hours) annually. All teacher assistants shall complete a minimum of 15 hours of annual in-service professional development. A combination of college coursework, Continuing Education Units (CEUs), or clock hours may be used to complete the requirements of this Rule. Additional Comments: Healthy Behaviors Helpline - The Healthy Social Behaviors Project offers coaching for child care providers who would like support managing challenging classroom behaviors. The goal is to empower teachers to create learning environments that promote pro-social skills, like self-control and problem solving. Support is available by phone (888-600-1685, Option 1), email – HSB@childcareresourcesinc.org or through an online form. See Raise NC Newsletter dated March 13, 2026. Keep Your NCID Active – Save you and your staff a headache and set your calendar to remind you, your staff and your household members (CLIAR only) every 6 months to log in and out at https://myncid.nc.gov to keep your NCID account active so it will NOT be archived. *For assistance with NCID, contact ncid.nc.gov or 919.754.6000. QRIS (Quality Rating Improvement System) Technical Assistance: You previously discussed your QRIS Plan with Keshia Hayward at your Annual Compliance Visit and decided to move forward with Pathway 1; however, after discussing the pathways with you over the phone, you are interested in pursuing your QRIS rated license after you complete your change of location at the beginning of the 2026-27 school year using Pathway 2. All information on the QRIS rated license assessments and documents will be posted at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization and will also be provided through emails and Raise NC newsletters. Pathway 2: Classroom and Instructional Quality The following are the components of Pathway 2 for a Five-Star License: 1. Meets reduced enhanced ratios (required) and meets enhanced space (optional) 2. Family and Community Engagement Plan – Provide documentation of how you meet the foundational and optional practices: notebook or folder with program handbook, written statements, flyers, sample emails, information about apps (Class Dojo, Brightwheel), newsletters, resources, a. Meet all Foundational Practices b. Meet four Optional Practices 3. Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Plan a. Individual CQI Plans – required for administrator, Pre-K teachers, Pre-K teacher assistants b. Facility CQI Plan – completed by administrator for overall program goal 4. Curriculum for all ages required – Creative Curriculum a. Documentation of curriculum training for administrator and Pre-K teachers 5. Formative Assessment for all ages required – Teaching Strategies Gold a. Documentation of formative assessment training for administrator and Pre-K teachers b. Child assessments shared with families twice annually – provide dates 6. ECERS-3 (required for 1/3 of NCPre-K classrooms) – random draw of eligible classrooms 7. Education – Staff Education and Information Form - a. 50% of Pre-K Teachers b. 50% of Other Staff (administrator, Pre-K teacher assistants You are planning to request an Outreach Assessment to be completed in September 2026. You will need to make this request by the first week of July by contacting the NC Rated License Assessment Project by email at ncrlap@uncg.edu or phone 1-866-362-7527. During your first Temporary Time Period visit at the new location, you will submit your rated license request to have your ECERS-3 completed in November. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me, Marjorie White, by phone at (252) 373-9385 or by e-mail at Marjorie.White@dhhs.nc.gov, or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, at (252) 373-4199 or Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: SHEEP-HARNEY ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 70000195 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/12/2025 Number Present: 112 Completed Date: 11/12/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 370 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 03:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in all spaces where care is provided to children participating in the NC Pre-K program and Section .2900 Developmental Day. M. White-Morris-White NC Pre-K Coordinator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component (meeting reduced ratios) and 1 quality point for offering a staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. You stated the approved curriculum used is the Creative Curriculum, Teaching Strategies Gold. Creative Curriculum books, activity plans and other resources were observed today. Additionally, you shared Dial 4 is used as the developmental screening. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on December 11, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed October 21, 2025, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted August 29, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. A walk-through of the facility was conducted. One hundred and twelve (112) children were observed in care today. Children were engaged in morning activities, free choice play with developmentally age-appropriate materials in various activity areas, outdoor play, completing toileting and hand washing routines, interacting with teachers, eating lunch, and napping. Lunch was observed during the visit. Lunch consisted of chicken patty on bun, sweet potato casserole, pears, vegetable medley, and milk. Pasquotank County Public Schools is listed as the current owner of this program. Prior to making in changes in the program’s ownership status, contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. The center’s compliance history score was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 95% as of November 11, 2025. The following violations were documented. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Arrival and departure times were not documented for fifteen (15) children between the dates of October 1, 2025, to November 7, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 524 When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. Screen times were not documented on the screen times log or activity plans reviewed. .0510(d)(2)(A-C) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A bolt was observed protruding from the black barrier enclosing the play equipment. A small section of the black barrier was cracked exposing sharp edges. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1768 The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. A hearing screening was not completed for two NC Pre-K children enrolled. .3005 (a)(4) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. Please send a compliance verification letter to me describing how the violations were corrected. You can submit the compliance verification letter by postal mail to Keshia Hayward, PO Box 13 Ahoskie NC 27910, or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov. The compliance verification letter must be received on or before November 26, 2025. The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance verification letter. This timeframe is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during the visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined the information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's Star Rated License could be issued. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. COMPLIANCE HISTORY SCORE: The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 95% as of November 4, 2025. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the phone number email address and mailing address listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occur in the future, contact me at 252-214-2709 or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure accurate information is updated in our system. SCREENINGS: The hearing screenings were not completed for two children enrolled. We discussed working with families to obtain the screening from the child’s primary health care provider. If the screening is not available through the primary health care provider, you could collaborate with the school nurse to assist with ways to have the screening done within the school. SCREEN TIME: We discussed ensuring screen time is recorded for all children using the screen time log or included in the activity plan. I explained that screen time is any digital device used by children including tablets, iPad, smart boards, computer, etc. You stated moving forward the screen time for children will be included in the activity plan and the screen time log. I advise you to ensure staff can communicate where the screen time is documented upon request. We also talked about how the screen time will be met when the new FINCH assessments are required. You added this assessment include utilization of an iPad to complete and the timeframe could exceed the thirty-minute requirement if done in one setting per child. We talked about the option of breaking the assessment down into multiple sessions. I will conduct further research and follow-up with additional guidance later. QRIS CONVERSTATION: Today we discussed the three pathways available. We reviewed in detail and discussed the requirements of your anticipated pathway choice as well as the resources, and the support you may need to assist you with the application process. During the conversation, we talked about developing a plan to complete the application process in the early Spring. You stated that Pathway 1, Program Assessment would be the best option for your program. We reviewed the requirements for this pathway and discussed a timeline to apply for a rated license. CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT (CQI) PLAN AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN: This plan is meant to be an intentional process that you will use to identify areas of growth and determine a path toward enhanced teaching, learning and practices that achieve better outcomes for children, staff, and programs. This process will build over time, using established goals to support both you in achieving and maintaining long term quality care within your program. All plans should identify a goal, what is needed to accomplish the goal, why the goal is needed, and an annual review of progress toward the goal. It is possible that a goal is achieved, and a new goal is set during your annual review. It is also possible that there were challenges in completing a goal that are documented during the annual review. Revising and changing goals is expected to be part of this process. APPROVED CURRICULUM: This pathway requires curriculum to be implemented for all ages served by the program, ensuring quality practices that are developmentally appropriate for each age group. Child-focused planning through observation of individual growth and development is included in this pathway. Your program utilizes the Creative Curriculum with Teaching Strategies GOLD. Additionally, shared the program currently using the Dial 4 assessment tool which is listed as one of the approved assessment tools. ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SCALE: We reviewed that your selected Pathway #1 will require an ERS to be completed for your program. The selected pathway also will require a three-month self-study to be completed. I advise you to begin identifying specific for completing the self-study along with steps and actions required to achieve those goals. I also recommend establishing a timeline and schedule to support timely completion. Adequate time should be allotted to address any potential barriers that may arise during the process. EDUCATION STANDARDS: We reviewed the requirements in the education standard for you and your staff. I request that you list all staff, the age group for children cared for and hour worked. This information will be used to determine the star level for staff member’s education. You should also check to ensure staff education is included in the DCDEE WORKS system. I shared if you have an employee that choose to meet education using the competency evaluations, to notify me so we can talk to ensure the process is completed with all components included. We discussed the relocation of your program to another facility in the new year. According to you all NC Pre-K classrooms at this location will be transitioned to an Early Childhood Center beginning the new school year and wanted to know if the program would be required to complete the transition in this location or wait until the transition. I informed you more information and guidance would be provided soon. SUPPORT AND RESOURCES: You share the following support, and resources would be needed to help ensure a smooth transition to the Pathway to the Star. -Support from your consultant with clarity if needed regarding requirements and guidance throughout the process regarding expected timeframes -Environment Rating Scales 3 booklets and training. -NCRLAP website webinar and information ANNUAL CHILDCARE IMMUNIZATION REPORT DEADLINE: The 2025-2026 Annual Child Care Immunization Reporting Portal is now open, and reports must be submitted electronically by midnight, November 15, 2025. Instructions and worksheets are available for download and may be used to collect data needed before entering your individual school information online. For more information, download the 2025 Annual Childcare Immunization Report Memo. If you have questions about the Child Care Immunization Report, please email Immunization.Reports@dhhs.nc.gov or call 919-270-1533. SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY: North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. The law states that a sex offender shall not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. This does not apply to child care centers that are located on or within 1,000 feet of property of an institution of higher education where the registrant is a student or is employed. All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. NCID CREDENTIALS: Please remember to use your NCID credential periodically to prevent your user ID and password from becoming inactive. If your NCID credentials are not used within a twelve (12) to fifteen (15) month period, access to your account may be restricted due to inactivity. To avoid disruption, it is strongly recommended that you schedule regular logins to ensure your credentials remain active and valid. RAISE NC NEWSLETTER: The Raise NC Newsletter, sent directly to providers via email, contains valuable and up-to-date information about important updates and changes within the child care sector in North Carolina. I encourage you to set aside time to read each issue upon receipt to ensure you remain informed and updated on the latest developments, resources and guidance impacting child care programs. Staying connected helps support quality child care and compliance across the state. NEW OFFICE LOCATION: The North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services, including the Division of Child Development and Early Education, has moved to a new location. The DCDEE mailing address will remain at 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2200. If you are visiting the new building, the paid parking deck for our headquarters is immediately beside the building at 1910 Human Services Lane. All guests will check in at the front desk and be escorted by a DHHS staff member to the appropriate floor for their meeting. Getting Here: For GPS and map apps, use 3905 Reedy Creek Rd, Raleigh NC 27607 to get directions. DCDEE RESOURCES: I recommended you periodically visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ under the "What's New" tab to stay abreast of updated information provided. Be reminded you are responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable child care requirements whether they have been discussed or reviewed with you in the past. At the conclusion of this visit, a one-page visit summary report was completed, reviewed, and left with you. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have questions regarding today’s visit, my contact information is listed above. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Jennifer Linhardt at 252-373-4199 or email susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: SHEEP-HARNEY ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 70000195 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/12/2025 Number Present: 112 Completed Date: 11/12/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 370 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 03:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in all spaces where care is provided to children participating in the NC Pre-K program and Section .2900 Developmental Day. M. White-Morris-White NC Pre-K Coordinator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component (meeting reduced ratios) and 1 quality point for offering a staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. You stated the approved curriculum used is the Creative Curriculum, Teaching Strategies Gold. Creative Curriculum books, activity plans and other resources were observed today. Additionally, you shared Dial 4 is used as the developmental screening. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on December 11, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed October 21, 2025, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted August 29, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. A walk-through of the facility was conducted. One hundred and twelve (112) children were observed in care today. Children were engaged in morning activities, free choice play with developmentally age-appropriate materials in various activity areas, outdoor play, completing toileting and hand washing routines, interacting with teachers, eating lunch, and napping. Lunch was observed during the visit. Lunch consisted of chicken patty on bun, sweet potato casserole, pears, vegetable medley, and milk. Pasquotank County Public Schools is listed as the current owner of this program. Prior to making in changes in the program’s ownership status, contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. The center’s compliance history score was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 95% as of November 11, 2025. The following violations were documented. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Arrival and departure times were not documented for fifteen (15) children between the dates of October 1, 2025, to November 7, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 524 When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. Screen times were not documented on the screen times log or activity plans reviewed. .0510(d)(2)(A-C) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A bolt was observed protruding from the black barrier enclosing the play equipment. A small section of the black barrier was cracked exposing sharp edges. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1768 The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. A hearing screening was not completed for two NC Pre-K children enrolled. .3005 (a)(4) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. Please send a compliance verification letter to me describing how the violations were corrected. You can submit the compliance verification letter by postal mail to Keshia Hayward, PO Box 13 Ahoskie NC 27910, or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov. The compliance verification letter must be received on or before November 26, 2025. The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance verification letter. This timeframe is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during the visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined the information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's Star Rated License could be issued. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. COMPLIANCE HISTORY SCORE: The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 95% as of November 4, 2025. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the phone number email address and mailing address listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occur in the future, contact me at 252-214-2709 or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure accurate information is updated in our system. SCREENINGS: The hearing screenings were not completed for two children enrolled. We discussed working with families to obtain the screening from the child’s primary health care provider. If the screening is not available through the primary health care provider, you could collaborate with the school nurse to assist with ways to have the screening done within the school. SCREEN TIME: We discussed ensuring screen time is recorded for all children using the screen time log or included in the activity plan. I explained that screen time is any digital device used by children including tablets, iPad, smart boards, computer, etc. You stated moving forward the screen time for children will be included in the activity plan and the screen time log. I advise you to ensure staff can communicate where the screen time is documented upon request. We also talked about how the screen time will be met when the new FINCH assessments are required. You added this assessment include utilization of an iPad to complete and the timeframe could exceed the thirty-minute requirement if done in one setting per child. We talked about the option of breaking the assessment down into multiple sessions. I will conduct further research and follow-up with additional guidance later. QRIS CONVERSTATION: Today we discussed the three pathways available. We reviewed in detail and discussed the requirements of your anticipated pathway choice as well as the resources, and the support you may need to assist you with the application process. During the conversation, we talked about developing a plan to complete the application process in the early Spring. You stated that Pathway 1, Program Assessment would be the best option for your program. We reviewed the requirements for this pathway and discussed a timeline to apply for a rated license. CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT (CQI) PLAN AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN: This plan is meant to be an intentional process that you will use to identify areas of growth and determine a path toward enhanced teaching, learning and practices that achieve better outcomes for children, staff, and programs. This process will build over time, using established goals to support both you in achieving and maintaining long term quality care within your program. All plans should identify a goal, what is needed to accomplish the goal, why the goal is needed, and an annual review of progress toward the goal. It is possible that a goal is achieved, and a new goal is set during your annual review. It is also possible that there were challenges in completing a goal that are documented during the annual review. Revising and changing goals is expected to be part of this process. APPROVED CURRICULUM: This pathway requires curriculum to be implemented for all ages served by the program, ensuring quality practices that are developmentally appropriate for each age group. Child-focused planning through observation of individual growth and development is included in this pathway. Your program utilizes the Creative Curriculum with Teaching Strategies GOLD. Additionally, shared the program currently using the Dial 4 assessment tool which is listed as one of the approved assessment tools. ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SCALE: We reviewed that your selected Pathway #1 will require an ERS to be completed for your program. The selected pathway also will require a three-month self-study to be completed. I advise you to begin identifying specific for completing the self-study along with steps and actions required to achieve those goals. I also recommend establishing a timeline and schedule to support timely completion. Adequate time should be allotted to address any potential barriers that may arise during the process. EDUCATION STANDARDS: We reviewed the requirements in the education standard for you and your staff. I request that you list all staff, the age group for children cared for and hour worked. This information will be used to determine the star level for staff member’s education. You should also check to ensure staff education is included in the DCDEE WORKS system. I shared if you have an employee that choose to meet education using the competency evaluations, to notify me so we can talk to ensure the process is completed with all components included. We discussed the relocation of your program to another facility in the new year. According to you all NC Pre-K classrooms at this location will be transitioned to an Early Childhood Center beginning the new school year and wanted to know if the program would be required to complete the transition in this location or wait until the transition. I informed you more information and guidance would be provided soon. SUPPORT AND RESOURCES: You share the following support, and resources would be needed to help ensure a smooth transition to the Pathway to the Star. -Support from your consultant with clarity if needed regarding requirements and guidance throughout the process regarding expected timeframes -Environment Rating Scales 3 booklets and training. -NCRLAP website webinar and information ANNUAL CHILDCARE IMMUNIZATION REPORT DEADLINE: The 2025-2026 Annual Child Care Immunization Reporting Portal is now open, and reports must be submitted electronically by midnight, November 15, 2025. Instructions and worksheets are available for download and may be used to collect data needed before entering your individual school information online. For more information, download the 2025 Annual Childcare Immunization Report Memo. If you have questions about the Child Care Immunization Report, please email Immunization.Reports@dhhs.nc.gov or call 919-270-1533. SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY: North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. The law states that a sex offender shall not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. This does not apply to child care centers that are located on or within 1,000 feet of property of an institution of higher education where the registrant is a student or is employed. All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. NCID CREDENTIALS: Please remember to use your NCID credential periodically to prevent your user ID and password from becoming inactive. If your NCID credentials are not used within a twelve (12) to fifteen (15) month period, access to your account may be restricted due to inactivity. To avoid disruption, it is strongly recommended that you schedule regular logins to ensure your credentials remain active and valid. RAISE NC NEWSLETTER: The Raise NC Newsletter, sent directly to providers via email, contains valuable and up-to-date information about important updates and changes within the child care sector in North Carolina. I encourage you to set aside time to read each issue upon receipt to ensure you remain informed and updated on the latest developments, resources and guidance impacting child care programs. Staying connected helps support quality child care and compliance across the state. NEW OFFICE LOCATION: The North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services, including the Division of Child Development and Early Education, has moved to a new location. The DCDEE mailing address will remain at 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2200. If you are visiting the new building, the paid parking deck for our headquarters is immediately beside the building at 1910 Human Services Lane. All guests will check in at the front desk and be escorted by a DHHS staff member to the appropriate floor for their meeting. Getting Here: For GPS and map apps, use 3905 Reedy Creek Rd, Raleigh NC 27607 to get directions. DCDEE RESOURCES: I recommended you periodically visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ under the "What's New" tab to stay abreast of updated information provided. Be reminded you are responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable child care requirements whether they have been discussed or reviewed with you in the past. At the conclusion of this visit, a one-page visit summary report was completed, reviewed, and left with you. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have questions regarding today’s visit, my contact information is listed above. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Jennifer Linhardt at 252-373-4199 or email susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: SHEEP-HARNEY ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 70000195 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/11/2024 Number Present: 123 Completed Date: 12/11/2024 Age: From 3 To 6 Total Minutes: 485 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 04:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements, including requirements for NC Pre-Kindergarten and Developmental Day Services. M. Morris-White, Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a Five-star license, issued 7/20/23, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios minus one and space) and 1 quality point for: 75% of lead teachers have a BA/BS or higher in ECE/CD. Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). This means that you do not need to schedule a rated license assessment unless you voluntarily request one. The new QRIS has been approved by the Child Care Commission. The Division is working on implementation and trainings for the new system. North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project - NCRLAP’s mission is to promote the quality of child care by consistently and reliably assessing environments for the North Carolina Star Rated License. They collaborate with professionals in the early childhood education field to foster the development and learning of young children. Their website, ncrlap.org, offers resources, trainings, videos, worksheets, and help to get ready for the new ITERS-3, ECERS-3, and FCCRS-3 assessment tools that will be used in the new QRIS system. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 1/17/24. The sanitation inspection was completed 11/6/24. with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 8/22/24. and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 85% as of 12/9/24. Facility Information: We reviewed your facility information and per your statements, the information is current and accurate. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your information, e.g., phone numbers, email address, mailing address, owner information, or Legal Designee. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. Each room had holiday activities set up. During the visit the children attended a brief concert by the local high school choir. Lunch was observed and consisted of a hotdog on a bun, similie face fries, carrots, blueberry cobbler, and milk. Corporation Status: This facility is currently owned by the Elizabeth City Pasquotank County Public Schools. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families / Child Care Resource & Referral is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues and the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www.albemarleafc.org. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The current inspection was completed on 11/6/24. The previous inspection was completed on 10/30/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The concrete anchor for the hill slide on the playground was exposed and created a hazard for the children. In space H6, there was a laminator sitting on a table and less than five (5) feet above the floor. The laminator was pugged into an outlet. In space H9, the substitute left a purse on the chair less than five (5) feet above the floor. In space H6 and H7, Christmas lights, that were plugged into an outlet, were hung around the white board and the window. The end of the lights had an outlet that was not covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Documentation was not available for review for May 2024. .0605(q) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. Four (4), out of thirteen children's files reviewed, did not included the date of enrollment. .1804(b) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Documentation was not available for review for May 2024. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Documentation for one (1) staff member, hired on 10/21/24, was not available for review. .0608(d)(1-4) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. All staff medical forms were filed in on common file and not kept separate. .0701(d) Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules and environmental health rules in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing (can be used as a detailed checklist of required items) and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 12/25/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Emergency Drills - Practicing emergency drills helps providers and children respond to emergency situations in a calm and safe manner. A shelter-in-a-place or lockdown drill must be completed every 3 months. Documentation of either a Shelter-in-place or Lockdown drill was not available for May 2024. Consider writing the months for the emergency drills on the form in advance and adding the exact date once the drill is completed. This will give you a visual reminder each time you complete your monthly fire drills. Sanitation Inspections - Sanitation inspections must be conducted at least annually. The current inspection was completed on 11/6/24. The previous inspection was completed on 10/30/24. A courtesy call should be conducted to the Inspector at least two (2) months before the next inspection is due to ensure it is completed within the required time frame. An inspection must be completed before the date of the previous inspection. Staff Orientation Training – Providing a comprehensive orientation helps new staff feel confident in their new position and ensures that they have a working knowledge of NC Child Care Rule requirements. Before working in a classroom, new staff must be trained on your Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy. Documentation for one (1) staff member, hired on 10/21/24, was not available for review. Use your Staff and Training Worksheet to ensure that staff have been trained on the required information before being placed in a classroom. Staff Medical Records - Maintaining privacy of all staff information is a top priority for administrators. All medical information must be kept in a separate file from the staff member’s personnel file. The only forms that should be kept in this file are the Medical Report form, the annual Health Questionnaire, and the TB test results. All other items must be kept in the personnel file. Per our discussion, you can keep the medical files in a completely separate location or simply place a second file folder behind the personnel file folder. If you place it behind the personnel file, consider color coding the files so anyone who places items in the files can quickly and easily identify which is the medical and which is the personnel file. Safe Indoor and Outdoor Space – Daily monitoring of all spaces helps to ensure the children are cared for in a safe and healthy environment. The concrete anchor for the hill slide on the playground was exposed and created a hazard for the children. Dirt must be added to fill in under the platform to prevent children from being injured. In space H6, there was a laminator sitting on a table and less than five (5) feet above the floor. The laminator was pugged into an outlet. Any equipment with a heating element must be stored out of reach of the children. In space H9, the substitute left a purse on the chair and less than five (5) feet above the floor. Because many purses contain lotions or medications, they must be stored five (5) feet above the floor or in locked storage. In space H6 and H7, Christmas lights, that were plugged into an outlet, were hung around the white board and the window. The end of the lights had an outlet that was not covered. Because the lights were plugged into a live outlet, the ends of the string of lights was also electrically active. Any outlet must be covered with protective cover to prevent injury to the children. You must review the safety requirements to ensure staff are checking their rooms and the playground each day to ensure there are no hazards and the environment is safe for the children. Additional Information: ABCMS New Process - As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. You have completed the training and are in the process of creating your roster. Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - New child care rules require child care facilities to test for lead in drinking water, lead paint, and asbestos. Testing is required by 1/1/2025. Check out the FAQ in the updated Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids. Currently there is funding to pay for the testing and to mitigate lead paint or asbestos hazards. Depending on the age of your home or building and the information you provide in the enrollment process, testing for lead paint and asbestos may not be required. Water testing will be required every three years. For more information go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ or contact your Environmental Health Specialist. Based on the information in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids, you are due for your three (3) year water testing. You have begun the enrollment process for the lead based paint and asbestos testing. You stated that the Maintenance Director had begun the process but a new Maintenance Director has been hired. You had a meeting with her to discuss the requirements. Natural Learning Initiative has created resources, often in collaboration with the Natural Learning Initiative’s interdisciplinary partners, to support technical assistance, professional development, and generally to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience and growth of all children. You can explore and use these resources on their website https://naturalearning.org/resources/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: SHEEP-HARNEY ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 70000195 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/11/2024 Number Present: 123 Completed Date: 12/11/2024 Age: From 3 To 6 Total Minutes: 485 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 04:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements, including requirements for NC Pre-Kindergarten and Developmental Day Services. M. Morris-White, Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a Five-star license, issued 7/20/23, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios minus one and space) and 1 quality point for: 75% of lead teachers have a BA/BS or higher in ECE/CD. Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). This means that you do not need to schedule a rated license assessment unless you voluntarily request one. The new QRIS has been approved by the Child Care Commission. The Division is working on implementation and trainings for the new system. North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project - NCRLAP’s mission is to promote the quality of child care by consistently and reliably assessing environments for the North Carolina Star Rated License. They collaborate with professionals in the early childhood education field to foster the development and learning of young children. Their website, ncrlap.org, offers resources, trainings, videos, worksheets, and help to get ready for the new ITERS-3, ECERS-3, and FCCRS-3 assessment tools that will be used in the new QRIS system. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 1/17/24. The sanitation inspection was completed 11/6/24. with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 8/22/24. and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 85% as of 12/9/24. Facility Information: We reviewed your facility information and per your statements, the information is current and accurate. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your information, e.g., phone numbers, email address, mailing address, owner information, or Legal Designee. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. Each room had holiday activities set up. During the visit the children attended a brief concert by the local high school choir. Lunch was observed and consisted of a hotdog on a bun, similie face fries, carrots, blueberry cobbler, and milk. Corporation Status: This facility is currently owned by the Elizabeth City Pasquotank County Public Schools. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families / Child Care Resource & Referral is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues and the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www.albemarleafc.org. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The current inspection was completed on 11/6/24. The previous inspection was completed on 10/30/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The concrete anchor for the hill slide on the playground was exposed and created a hazard for the children. In space H6, there was a laminator sitting on a table and less than five (5) feet above the floor. The laminator was pugged into an outlet. In space H9, the substitute left a purse on the chair less than five (5) feet above the floor. In space H6 and H7, Christmas lights, that were plugged into an outlet, were hung around the white board and the window. The end of the lights had an outlet that was not covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Documentation was not available for review for May 2024. .0605(q) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. Four (4), out of thirteen children's files reviewed, did not included the date of enrollment. .1804(b) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Documentation was not available for review for May 2024. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Documentation for one (1) staff member, hired on 10/21/24, was not available for review. .0608(d)(1-4) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. All staff medical forms were filed in on common file and not kept separate. .0701(d) Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules and environmental health rules in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing (can be used as a detailed checklist of required items) and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 12/25/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Emergency Drills - Practicing emergency drills helps providers and children respond to emergency situations in a calm and safe manner. A shelter-in-a-place or lockdown drill must be completed every 3 months. Documentation of either a Shelter-in-place or Lockdown drill was not available for May 2024. Consider writing the months for the emergency drills on the form in advance and adding the exact date once the drill is completed. This will give you a visual reminder each time you complete your monthly fire drills. Sanitation Inspections - Sanitation inspections must be conducted at least annually. The current inspection was completed on 11/6/24. The previous inspection was completed on 10/30/24. A courtesy call should be conducted to the Inspector at least two (2) months before the next inspection is due to ensure it is completed within the required time frame. An inspection must be completed before the date of the previous inspection. Staff Orientation Training – Providing a comprehensive orientation helps new staff feel confident in their new position and ensures that they have a working knowledge of NC Child Care Rule requirements. Before working in a classroom, new staff must be trained on your Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy. Documentation for one (1) staff member, hired on 10/21/24, was not available for review. Use your Staff and Training Worksheet to ensure that staff have been trained on the required information before being placed in a classroom. Staff Medical Records - Maintaining privacy of all staff information is a top priority for administrators. All medical information must be kept in a separate file from the staff member’s personnel file. The only forms that should be kept in this file are the Medical Report form, the annual Health Questionnaire, and the TB test results. All other items must be kept in the personnel file. Per our discussion, you can keep the medical files in a completely separate location or simply place a second file folder behind the personnel file folder. If you place it behind the personnel file, consider color coding the files so anyone who places items in the files can quickly and easily identify which is the medical and which is the personnel file. Safe Indoor and Outdoor Space – Daily monitoring of all spaces helps to ensure the children are cared for in a safe and healthy environment. The concrete anchor for the hill slide on the playground was exposed and created a hazard for the children. Dirt must be added to fill in under the platform to prevent children from being injured. In space H6, there was a laminator sitting on a table and less than five (5) feet above the floor. The laminator was pugged into an outlet. Any equipment with a heating element must be stored out of reach of the children. In space H9, the substitute left a purse on the chair and less than five (5) feet above the floor. Because many purses contain lotions or medications, they must be stored five (5) feet above the floor or in locked storage. In space H6 and H7, Christmas lights, that were plugged into an outlet, were hung around the white board and the window. The end of the lights had an outlet that was not covered. Because the lights were plugged into a live outlet, the ends of the string of lights was also electrically active. Any outlet must be covered with protective cover to prevent injury to the children. You must review the safety requirements to ensure staff are checking their rooms and the playground each day to ensure there are no hazards and the environment is safe for the children. Additional Information: ABCMS New Process - As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. You have completed the training and are in the process of creating your roster. Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - New child care rules require child care facilities to test for lead in drinking water, lead paint, and asbestos. Testing is required by 1/1/2025. Check out the FAQ in the updated Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids. Currently there is funding to pay for the testing and to mitigate lead paint or asbestos hazards. Depending on the age of your home or building and the information you provide in the enrollment process, testing for lead paint and asbestos may not be required. Water testing will be required every three years. For more information go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ or contact your Environmental Health Specialist. Based on the information in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids, you are due for your three (3) year water testing. You have begun the enrollment process for the lead based paint and asbestos testing. You stated that the Maintenance Director had begun the process but a new Maintenance Director has been hired. You had a meeting with her to discuss the requirements. Natural Learning Initiative has created resources, often in collaboration with the Natural Learning Initiative’s interdisciplinary partners, to support technical assistance, professional development, and generally to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience and growth of all children. You can explore and use these resources on their website https://naturalearning.org/resources/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: SHEEP-HARNEY ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 70000195 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/11/2024 Number Present: 123 Completed Date: 12/11/2024 Age: From 3 To 6 Total Minutes: 485 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 04:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements, including requirements for NC Pre-Kindergarten and Developmental Day Services. M. Morris-White, Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a Five-star license, issued 7/20/23, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios minus one and space) and 1 quality point for: 75% of lead teachers have a BA/BS or higher in ECE/CD. Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). This means that you do not need to schedule a rated license assessment unless you voluntarily request one. The new QRIS has been approved by the Child Care Commission. The Division is working on implementation and trainings for the new system. North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project - NCRLAP’s mission is to promote the quality of child care by consistently and reliably assessing environments for the North Carolina Star Rated License. They collaborate with professionals in the early childhood education field to foster the development and learning of young children. Their website, ncrlap.org, offers resources, trainings, videos, worksheets, and help to get ready for the new ITERS-3, ECERS-3, and FCCRS-3 assessment tools that will be used in the new QRIS system. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 1/17/24. The sanitation inspection was completed 11/6/24. with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 8/22/24. and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 85% as of 12/9/24. Facility Information: We reviewed your facility information and per your statements, the information is current and accurate. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your information, e.g., phone numbers, email address, mailing address, owner information, or Legal Designee. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. Each room had holiday activities set up. During the visit the children attended a brief concert by the local high school choir. Lunch was observed and consisted of a hotdog on a bun, similie face fries, carrots, blueberry cobbler, and milk. Corporation Status: This facility is currently owned by the Elizabeth City Pasquotank County Public Schools. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families / Child Care Resource & Referral is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues and the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www.albemarleafc.org. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The current inspection was completed on 11/6/24. The previous inspection was completed on 10/30/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The concrete anchor for the hill slide on the playground was exposed and created a hazard for the children. In space H6, there was a laminator sitting on a table and less than five (5) feet above the floor. The laminator was pugged into an outlet. In space H9, the substitute left a purse on the chair less than five (5) feet above the floor. In space H6 and H7, Christmas lights, that were plugged into an outlet, were hung around the white board and the window. The end of the lights had an outlet that was not covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Documentation was not available for review for May 2024. .0605(q) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. Four (4), out of thirteen children's files reviewed, did not included the date of enrollment. .1804(b) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Documentation was not available for review for May 2024. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Documentation for one (1) staff member, hired on 10/21/24, was not available for review. .0608(d)(1-4) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. All staff medical forms were filed in on common file and not kept separate. .0701(d) Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules and environmental health rules in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing (can be used as a detailed checklist of required items) and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 12/25/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Emergency Drills - Practicing emergency drills helps providers and children respond to emergency situations in a calm and safe manner. A shelter-in-a-place or lockdown drill must be completed every 3 months. Documentation of either a Shelter-in-place or Lockdown drill was not available for May 2024. Consider writing the months for the emergency drills on the form in advance and adding the exact date once the drill is completed. This will give you a visual reminder each time you complete your monthly fire drills. Sanitation Inspections - Sanitation inspections must be conducted at least annually. The current inspection was completed on 11/6/24. The previous inspection was completed on 10/30/24. A courtesy call should be conducted to the Inspector at least two (2) months before the next inspection is due to ensure it is completed within the required time frame. An inspection must be completed before the date of the previous inspection. Staff Orientation Training – Providing a comprehensive orientation helps new staff feel confident in their new position and ensures that they have a working knowledge of NC Child Care Rule requirements. Before working in a classroom, new staff must be trained on your Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy. Documentation for one (1) staff member, hired on 10/21/24, was not available for review. Use your Staff and Training Worksheet to ensure that staff have been trained on the required information before being placed in a classroom. Staff Medical Records - Maintaining privacy of all staff information is a top priority for administrators. All medical information must be kept in a separate file from the staff member’s personnel file. The only forms that should be kept in this file are the Medical Report form, the annual Health Questionnaire, and the TB test results. All other items must be kept in the personnel file. Per our discussion, you can keep the medical files in a completely separate location or simply place a second file folder behind the personnel file folder. If you place it behind the personnel file, consider color coding the files so anyone who places items in the files can quickly and easily identify which is the medical and which is the personnel file. Safe Indoor and Outdoor Space – Daily monitoring of all spaces helps to ensure the children are cared for in a safe and healthy environment. The concrete anchor for the hill slide on the playground was exposed and created a hazard for the children. Dirt must be added to fill in under the platform to prevent children from being injured. In space H6, there was a laminator sitting on a table and less than five (5) feet above the floor. The laminator was pugged into an outlet. Any equipment with a heating element must be stored out of reach of the children. In space H9, the substitute left a purse on the chair and less than five (5) feet above the floor. Because many purses contain lotions or medications, they must be stored five (5) feet above the floor or in locked storage. In space H6 and H7, Christmas lights, that were plugged into an outlet, were hung around the white board and the window. The end of the lights had an outlet that was not covered. Because the lights were plugged into a live outlet, the ends of the string of lights was also electrically active. Any outlet must be covered with protective cover to prevent injury to the children. You must review the safety requirements to ensure staff are checking their rooms and the playground each day to ensure there are no hazards and the environment is safe for the children. Additional Information: ABCMS New Process - As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. You have completed the training and are in the process of creating your roster. Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - New child care rules require child care facilities to test for lead in drinking water, lead paint, and asbestos. Testing is required by 1/1/2025. Check out the FAQ in the updated Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids. Currently there is funding to pay for the testing and to mitigate lead paint or asbestos hazards. Depending on the age of your home or building and the information you provide in the enrollment process, testing for lead paint and asbestos may not be required. Water testing will be required every three years. For more information go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ or contact your Environmental Health Specialist. Based on the information in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids, you are due for your three (3) year water testing. You have begun the enrollment process for the lead based paint and asbestos testing. You stated that the Maintenance Director had begun the process but a new Maintenance Director has been hired. You had a meeting with her to discuss the requirements. Natural Learning Initiative has created resources, often in collaboration with the Natural Learning Initiative’s interdisciplinary partners, to support technical assistance, professional development, and generally to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience and growth of all children. You can explore and use these resources on their website https://naturalearning.org/resources/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: SHEEP-HARNEY ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 70000195 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/11/2024 Number Present: 123 Completed Date: 12/11/2024 Age: From 3 To 6 Total Minutes: 485 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 04:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements, including requirements for NC Pre-Kindergarten and Developmental Day Services. M. Morris-White, Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a Five-star license, issued 7/20/23, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios minus one and space) and 1 quality point for: 75% of lead teachers have a BA/BS or higher in ECE/CD. Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). This means that you do not need to schedule a rated license assessment unless you voluntarily request one. The new QRIS has been approved by the Child Care Commission. The Division is working on implementation and trainings for the new system. North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project - NCRLAP’s mission is to promote the quality of child care by consistently and reliably assessing environments for the North Carolina Star Rated License. They collaborate with professionals in the early childhood education field to foster the development and learning of young children. Their website, ncrlap.org, offers resources, trainings, videos, worksheets, and help to get ready for the new ITERS-3, ECERS-3, and FCCRS-3 assessment tools that will be used in the new QRIS system. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 1/17/24. The sanitation inspection was completed 11/6/24. with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 8/22/24. and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 85% as of 12/9/24. Facility Information: We reviewed your facility information and per your statements, the information is current and accurate. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your information, e.g., phone numbers, email address, mailing address, owner information, or Legal Designee. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. Each room had holiday activities set up. During the visit the children attended a brief concert by the local high school choir. Lunch was observed and consisted of a hotdog on a bun, similie face fries, carrots, blueberry cobbler, and milk. Corporation Status: This facility is currently owned by the Elizabeth City Pasquotank County Public Schools. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families / Child Care Resource & Referral is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues and the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www.albemarleafc.org. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The current inspection was completed on 11/6/24. The previous inspection was completed on 10/30/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The concrete anchor for the hill slide on the playground was exposed and created a hazard for the children. In space H6, there was a laminator sitting on a table and less than five (5) feet above the floor. The laminator was pugged into an outlet. In space H9, the substitute left a purse on the chair less than five (5) feet above the floor. In space H6 and H7, Christmas lights, that were plugged into an outlet, were hung around the white board and the window. The end of the lights had an outlet that was not covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Documentation was not available for review for May 2024. .0605(q) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. Four (4), out of thirteen children's files reviewed, did not included the date of enrollment. .1804(b) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Documentation was not available for review for May 2024. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Documentation for one (1) staff member, hired on 10/21/24, was not available for review. .0608(d)(1-4) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. All staff medical forms were filed in on common file and not kept separate. .0701(d) Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules and environmental health rules in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing (can be used as a detailed checklist of required items) and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 12/25/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Emergency Drills - Practicing emergency drills helps providers and children respond to emergency situations in a calm and safe manner. A shelter-in-a-place or lockdown drill must be completed every 3 months. Documentation of either a Shelter-in-place or Lockdown drill was not available for May 2024. Consider writing the months for the emergency drills on the form in advance and adding the exact date once the drill is completed. This will give you a visual reminder each time you complete your monthly fire drills. Sanitation Inspections - Sanitation inspections must be conducted at least annually. The current inspection was completed on 11/6/24. The previous inspection was completed on 10/30/24. A courtesy call should be conducted to the Inspector at least two (2) months before the next inspection is due to ensure it is completed within the required time frame. An inspection must be completed before the date of the previous inspection. Staff Orientation Training – Providing a comprehensive orientation helps new staff feel confident in their new position and ensures that they have a working knowledge of NC Child Care Rule requirements. Before working in a classroom, new staff must be trained on your Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy. Documentation for one (1) staff member, hired on 10/21/24, was not available for review. Use your Staff and Training Worksheet to ensure that staff have been trained on the required information before being placed in a classroom. Staff Medical Records - Maintaining privacy of all staff information is a top priority for administrators. All medical information must be kept in a separate file from the staff member’s personnel file. The only forms that should be kept in this file are the Medical Report form, the annual Health Questionnaire, and the TB test results. All other items must be kept in the personnel file. Per our discussion, you can keep the medical files in a completely separate location or simply place a second file folder behind the personnel file folder. If you place it behind the personnel file, consider color coding the files so anyone who places items in the files can quickly and easily identify which is the medical and which is the personnel file. Safe Indoor and Outdoor Space – Daily monitoring of all spaces helps to ensure the children are cared for in a safe and healthy environment. The concrete anchor for the hill slide on the playground was exposed and created a hazard for the children. Dirt must be added to fill in under the platform to prevent children from being injured. In space H6, there was a laminator sitting on a table and less than five (5) feet above the floor. The laminator was pugged into an outlet. Any equipment with a heating element must be stored out of reach of the children. In space H9, the substitute left a purse on the chair and less than five (5) feet above the floor. Because many purses contain lotions or medications, they must be stored five (5) feet above the floor or in locked storage. In space H6 and H7, Christmas lights, that were plugged into an outlet, were hung around the white board and the window. The end of the lights had an outlet that was not covered. Because the lights were plugged into a live outlet, the ends of the string of lights was also electrically active. Any outlet must be covered with protective cover to prevent injury to the children. You must review the safety requirements to ensure staff are checking their rooms and the playground each day to ensure there are no hazards and the environment is safe for the children. Additional Information: ABCMS New Process - As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. You have completed the training and are in the process of creating your roster. Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - New child care rules require child care facilities to test for lead in drinking water, lead paint, and asbestos. Testing is required by 1/1/2025. Check out the FAQ in the updated Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids. Currently there is funding to pay for the testing and to mitigate lead paint or asbestos hazards. Depending on the age of your home or building and the information you provide in the enrollment process, testing for lead paint and asbestos may not be required. Water testing will be required every three years. For more information go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ or contact your Environmental Health Specialist. Based on the information in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids, you are due for your three (3) year water testing. You have begun the enrollment process for the lead based paint and asbestos testing. You stated that the Maintenance Director had begun the process but a new Maintenance Director has been hired. You had a meeting with her to discuss the requirements. Natural Learning Initiative has created resources, often in collaboration with the Natural Learning Initiative’s interdisciplinary partners, to support technical assistance, professional development, and generally to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience and growth of all children. You can explore and use these resources on their website https://naturalearning.org/resources/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: SHEEP-HARNEY ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 70000195 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/17/2024 Number Present: 118 Completed Date: 1/17/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 485 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 04:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements, including requirements for NC Pre-Kindergarten and Developmental Day Services. The administrator assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 7/30/23 earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios and space) and 1 quality point for: Meets enhanced ratios minus one. Seventy-five percent of lead teachers have a BA/BS or higher in ECE/CD. On June 27, 2023, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) introduced a cohort model and timeline for resuming the star rated license reassessments. This cohort model includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility will be in Cohort 3 which means your preparation year will be 7/1/25-6/30/26 and your reassessment year will be 7/1/26-6/30/27. There are opportunities within the preparation year that will help prepare your facility for the reassessment year. Additional information and supports are available on the Division website under Providers, Licensing, Star Rated License, and Resuming Star Rated License. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 2/14/23. The sanitation inspection was completed 4/25/23. with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 8/31/23. and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 87% as of 1/16/24. Facility Information: We reviewed your facility information and per your statements, you will speak with your supervisor concerning the person listed as the contact for the owner. The request to change the information must be on letter head and sent from the superintendent of the school system. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. The administrator accompanied me during some of the visit. ll indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. In the classroom, teachers used various methods to teach sequencing. In one classroom, the children made pictures and then, as a group, they figured out the sequence that had been drawn. In another classroom, the teacher used the process of eating lunch. Hands were washed as required. The tables were also cleaned and sanitized as required. There continues to be a fenced playground beside the building with swings, a mound slide, and a tricycle path. The children did not go outside today due to the cold weather based on the Child Care Weather Watch chart. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families / Child Care Resource & Referral is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues and the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www.albemarleafc.org. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 811 Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. In space H4, there were wires, located behind the staff desks and running under the refrigerator, causing a tripping hazard. When touched, the refrigerator rocked back and forth. .0604(a) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space H6, individually wrapped Mucinex cough drops were located in an unlocked desk drawer. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member, hired on 8/28/23, had a certificated for First Aid that expired on 11/30/23. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member, hired on 8/28/23, had no documentation available for completion of CPR training. .1102(d) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. Four, out of fifteen children’s files reviewed, did not document the date of enrollment. .1804(b) Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules (updated 7/1/23) and environmental health rules (updated 7/1/23) in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing (can be used as a detailed checklist of required items) and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 1/31/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: CPR/First Aid - Basic first aid and CPR certification are essential to respond quickly to injuries and emergencies. First aid and CPR training shall be renewed on or before the expiration of the certification or every two years, whichever is less. One staff member, hired on 8/28/23, had a certificated for First Aid that expired on 11/30/23. No documentation for this provider was available for completion of CPR training. Please also remind all staff they must have CPR and First Aid training applicable to infant and children. You stated that once you discovered that the training had expired, you scheduled the provider for a training to be completed on 1/20/24. Storage of Medications – Medicines can be crucial to the health and wellness of both children and providers. They can also be very dangerous if adult medications are taken by a child. In space H6, individually wrapped Mucinex cough drops were located in an unlocked desk drawer. Items like this can look like candy to a child and be dangerous if they try to eat them. All medications must be kept in locked storage to ensure the safety of the children. The cough drops were placed in a locked cabinet during the visit. Safe Indoor Space – Daily monitoring of all spaces helps to ensure the children are cared for in a safe and healthy environment. Wires, in areas where children have access, can cause a tripping hazard. Also, all heavy equipment must be level and stable to ensure that it does not fall on the children. In space H4, there were wires, located behind the staff desks and running under the refrigerator. When touched, the refrigerator rocked back and forth. Per our discussion, the wires must be relocated or covered to prevent tripping and the refrigerator must be made stable. Per the staff’s statements, when the refrigerator was installed, the wheels were not placed on it and may be what is making it unstable. This must be corrected immediately to ensure the safety of the children. Discipline Policy - Maintaining accurate documentation at the child care center is important because it demonstrates compliance with the child care rules and ensures the health and safety of each child. A discipline policy must be reviewed with each parent prior to enrollment, and they must sign the form showing this was completed. The date of enrollment must be indicated on the form to demonstrate this review was done before the child started in the center. Four, out of fifteen children’s files reviewed, did not document the date of enrollment. Review your children’s files on a regular basis to ensure all information is on file, as required. When using a signature page, make sure the parent initials for each item and the date of enrollment is included. Additional Information: Medications - Administering medication requires skill, knowledge, and careful attention to detail. Remember, before accepting medication from a parent, you must have: 1. The medication in the original pharmacy box with all the required information. Make sure the expiration date on the box matches the date on the medication. 2. A Medical Action Plan completed by a physician attached to the child’s application in their file and in the Ready to Go file. 3. Written permission to administer the medication, with complete instructions for how and when the medication is to be administered and signed by the parent. You would use the long form for chronic conditions for this type of medication. Before receiving any medication from a parent, you must carefully review the medication, the pharmacy box, the medical action plan, and the permission to administer forms to ensure everything is correct and all information matches. Consider creating a checklist to complete each time medication is brought to the facility to help staff verify they have all the required information. The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor, contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1. New Pathways to the Early Childhood Education Profession – Early educators now have multiple options to achieve higher education. • -Staff can earn a no-cost nationally recognized Child Development Associate® (CDA) certificate through a free Professional Development Teacher Membership from Teaching Strategies. Courses are offered in English and Spanish. In addition, a T.E.A.C.H. scholarship is available to cover the CDA book and assessment fees. -They could also choose take the free online NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam on DCDEE Moodle to earn the North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This certificate is equivalent to the EDU 119 college course for star rated license evaluation. -A third options for staff is to turn their training and experience into a degree in Early Childhood Education. Providers can submit a Credit for Prior Learning portfolio to receive up to nine community college ECE credits for your early childhood knowledge and skills from participating NC Community Colleges. Credits can be applied toward the newly created Early Childhood Workforce Certificate, Early Childhood Education Diploma, Certificate and/or an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Early Childhood Education. See the Raise North Carolina email blast from 9/1/23 for links to more information. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: SHEEP-HARNEY ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 70000195 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/19/2023 Number Present: 121 Completed Date: 9/19/2023 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 340 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. M. Morris-White, Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 7/30/23 earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space and ratios) and 1 quality point for: 75% of lead teachers have a BA/BS or higher in ECE/CD. On June 27, 2023, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) introduced a cohort model and timeline for resuming the star rated license reassessments. This cohort model includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility will be in Cohort 3 which means your preparation year will be 7/1/25-6/30/26 and your reassessment year will be 7/1/26-6/30/27. There are opportunities within the preparation year that will help prepare your facility for the reassessment year. Additional information and supports are available on the Division website under Providers, Licensing, Star Rated License, and Resuming Star Rated License. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 2/14/23. The sanitation inspection was completed 4/25/23 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 8/31/23 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 91% as of 9/18/23. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. The administrator accompanied me during monitoring. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. The children had access to a variety of age-appropriate materials. Staff worked individually with children and groups of children. In space H6, the teacher was working on individual assessments with the children. There continues to be a fenced playground with stationary swings, a slide, and a shade structure. The children rode bikes on the bike trail, played with baby dolls, and had a game of hide and seek. Other children read books under the shade structure. Lunch was observed and consisted of spaghetti with meat sauce, green beans, salad, peaches, and milk. After lunch, the children rested on linen covered cots. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 604 Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. In space H12, there was a container under the classroom sink catching water dripping from the faucet pipes. There was mildew inside the cabinet and dirty water in the container. The cabinet was not locked, making it accessible to the children in care. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The dirt around the mound type slide has washed away and the concrete anchor footings around the posts are exposed and create a hazard for the children. There is grass growing in the mulch under the swing set. .0605(j) As a licensed child care operator, it is your responsibility to be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and to maintain compliance with them. The NC General Statutes (Updated September 2020), Child Care Rules (Updated February 2021), and the “What’s New” section of The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website, ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov, are excellent resources to help you stay current with the child care requirements. The most current forms and documents needed for your licensed facility are available under the Provider tab. Many of them are now interactive so that you can type right into the form. Many of the forms needed for families are now offered in Spanish too. And of course, I am also available to assist you, should you have questions about the child care requirements. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 10/3/23, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Playground Safety - Regular outdoor inspections are critical to prevent deterioration of equipment and accumulation of hazardous materials within the outdoor play area. The outdoor play area should be inspected daily to ensure the space and materials are ready for use by the children. The dirt around the mound type slide has washed away and the concrete anchor footings around the posts are exposed and create a hazard for the children. The dirt around the slide must be built back up to the level of the platform and cover the concrete. There is grass growing in the mulch under the swing set. The roots of the grass prevent the mulch from being an effective cushion if children fall. The grass must be removed, and the mulch fluffed to function properly. Playground inspections must be completed monthly by a person who has completed the Playground Safety training. These regular inspections help you to see hazards and correct them immediately. This helps to ensure a safe environment for the children in your care. You stated that you would notify maintenance to have it repaired. Safe Indoor Space - Intentional planning helps to ensure a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. In space H12, there was a container under the classroom sink which appeared to be catching water dripping from the faucet pipes. There was mildew inside the cabinet and dirty water in the container. The cabinet was not locked, making it accessible to the children in care. The leaking faucet must be repaired immediately, and the cabinet cleaned and disinfected. You stated that you would notify maintenance to have it repaired. Additional Technical Assistance: Medication Administration – Technical assistance was given to the providers in the classroom to ensure they check all medications brought to their room to ensure the paperwork is current, accurate, and complete. We also discussed the need to cross check that the medication, the pharmacy box, and all paperwork match to ensure that the right medication is being administered to the right child. A review of the types and uses of the Permission to Administer Medication forms was completed with the administrator. Remember, before accepting medication from a parent, you must have: 1. The medication in the original pharmacy box with all required information 2. A Medical Action Plan completed by a physician attached to the child’s application in their file and in the Ready to Go file. 3. Written permission to administer the medication, with complete instructions for how and when the medication is to be administered and signed by the parent. You would use the long form for chronic conditions for this type of medication. If parents bring forms that were not created by the Division, review them carefully to ensure they contain all required information and are age/ability appropriate. Additional Information: New Pathways to the Early Childhood Education Profession – Early educators now have multiple options to achieve higher education. • Staff can earn a no-cost nationally recognized Child Development Associate® (CDA) certificate through a free Professional Development Teacher Membership from Teaching Strategies. Courses are offered in English and Spanish. In addition, a T.E.A.C.H. scholarship is available to cover the CDA book and assessment fees. • They could also choose take the free online NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam on DCDEE Moodle to earn the North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This certificate is equivalent to the EDU 119 college course for star rated license evaluation. • A third options for staff is to turn their training and experience into a degree in Early Childhood Education. Providers can submit a Credit for Prior Learning portfolio to receive up to nine community college ECE credits for your early childhood knowledge and skills from participating NC Community Colleges. Credits can be applied toward the newly created Early Childhood Workforce Certificate, Early Childhood Education Diploma, Certificate and/or an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Early Childhood Education. See the Raise North Carolina email blast from 9/1/23 for links to more information. Health and Safety Training and Five (5) Year Cycle Tracking Requirements: New staff are required to complete Health & Safety Training (H&S Training) within one year of hire and then complete training in all topic areas every five years. Staff who originally completed their initial Health & Safety Training in 2017/2018 are coming up on their five-year renewal cycle. To help meet this requirement, free H&S Trainings, developed specifically for providers in North Carolina, are available in Moodle on the DCDEE website. Southwestern Child Development Commission, www.swcdcinc.org, also offers an approved on-line option for H&S Training for a reasonable fee. Continue to complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment at www.preventchildabusenc.org. Once staff have completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment on the Prevent Child Abuse NC website, any approved training related to Child Maltreatment can be used to meet this topic area for the five-year cycle. There is a second Child Maltreatment training available called “What is Prevention” available on the Prevent Child Abuse NC website that can be used for the 5-year renewal. Use the Health & Safety Training Log, available on the DCDEE website under Provider Documents, to document and track all H&S Training. Attach a certificate for each training topic area to log. These trainings can also be used to meet annual on-going training requirements. What’s New and Email Blasts – Email blasts are sent from DCDEE to the facility contact email; however, anyone can sign up to receive these email blasts to get the latest information from DCDEE and NC DHHS. To sign up, go to the DCDEE website home page and scroll down to the bottom right-hand corner. You will see a section titled “Sign up for updates!”. Any staff who wish to receive updates enter their personal information and begin receiving informational emails from the Division. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times